The Louisiana Purchase A Primary Source History of Jefferson's Landmark Purchase from Napoleon |
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| Author:
| Goldberg, Jan |
| Series title: | Primary Sources in American History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8239-4006-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.25USD $21.95USD $37.13 |
Book Description:
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The Louisiana Purchase provided valuable new land to the United States, doubling its size and introducing new cultures and citizens into the Union. Above all, it opened the way for westward expansion. It encompasses several fascinating stories--that of Jefferson's dream for expansion, the scheming of the European powers for the territory, the negotiations for the purchase itself, and Lewis and Clark's thrilling exploration of the territory.
The Louisiana Purchase provided valuable new land to the United States, doubling its size and introducing new cultures and citizens into the Union. Above all, it opened the way for westward expansion. It encompasses several fascinating stories--that of Jefferson's dream for expansion, the scheming of the European powers for the territory, the negotiations for the purchase itself, and Lewis and Clark's thrilling exploration of the territory.